Spruce Oars - Straight Blade (pair)

Premuim quality sitka spruce timber oars from Canadian company Barkley Sound Oar & Paddle. These beautiful oars are made to the highest standard in lengths from 5 feet to 10 feet. The oars are finished with two thick coats of a high-quality spar varnish.

Sitka spruce is a timber well-known for its high strength to weight ratio. These wooden oars are surprisingly light, with the 8' oars weighing just 1.6 kilograms each.

Straight blade oars have thicker blade edges than Barkley's spoon-blade oars and so are more robust. They are the best choice for rowing small tenders, dinghys and as auxillary power in outboard skiffs especially in confined or shallow waters.

Note that the shipping of oars to some locations can pose challenges and, depending on your loaction, additional costs may apply. We will contact you to discuss further if necessary once your order is received. Or you can contact us anytime prior to placing your order.

SKU

Overall Length

Shaft Diameter

Blade Length

Maximum Blade Width

Approx Weight Per Oar

190000

5'

1-3/4"

25"

5-1/4"

1.0kg

190001

5' 6"

1-3/4"

25"

5-1/4"

1.1kg

190002

6'

1-3/4"

25"

5-1/4"

1.2kg

190003

6' 6"

1-3/4"

25"

5-1/4"

1.3kg

190004

7'

1-3/4"

25"

5-1/4"

1.4kg

190005

7' 6"

1-3/4"

25"

5-1/4"

1.5kg

190006

8'

1-3/4"

25"

5-1/4"

1.6kg

190010

10'

2-1/4"

38"

5"

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Choosing an Oar Length

The formula for choosing the correct oar length is to take half the boat's beam at the rowlocks (in feet) and times by 25/7. If the boat is over 10' in length then round up to the next 6" size. If the boat is less than 10' then round down.

For example, take a 12' wherry with a 4' beam: Halve 4' to get 2 feet, times this by 25/7 to give 7.14. The wherry is over 12' in length so take the next size up at 7'6".

Stowage - if the oars are used for auxilary propulsion only and must be stowed in a restricted place you may reduce the length by 6 inches. Reducing by more may compromise comfort and efficency excessively.